Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Fidelity after a seperation but before divorce is final

What are the peramiters regarding fidelity after a seperation is created, but before the divorce is final. My question is is it permissable to have relations with a different woman, during my seperations, without affecting the ''fault'' in the marrige/divorce.


Asked on 11/21/06, 4:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shane Jimison Jimison/Homiller, PLC

Re: Fidelity after a seperation but before divorce is final

Post separation adultery is still adultery under Virginia law. If you have a signed property settlement agreement, it might not change things, but changing the "fault" ground to adultery can bar your right to spousal support, etc.

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Answered on 11/21/06, 4:08 pm


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